Former Super Eagles captain. Nwankwo Kanu has congratulated new world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury who defeated Vladmir Klitschko by unanimous decision in Duseldorf, Germany in the early hours of Sunday. Fury won the highly publicised fight 115-112, 115-112, 116-111 and Kanu, though made his name as a football icon, took time to watch the fight. “Its all over. Whatever you put your mind and your heart, and you pray you get. Congratulations, Fury. World champion,” Kanu, a two-time African Footballer of the Year tweeted. Fury (24-0,18KOs) who had made headlines prior to the fight for infuriating Klitschko with his boastful…
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Mikel Obi saw the hillarious side as Diego Costa threw his training bib in the direction of manager Jose Mourinho after being dropped to the bench in Chelsea’s fustrating draw with Tottenham on Sunday. Chelsea could not score against London rivals Spurs, with playmaker Eden Hazard starting in the main striker’s role instead of Costa. Left on the bench despite scoring the winner for the Blues against Norwich last week, Costa – seemingly realising he wasn’t going to get on – removed his pink bib in the second minute of injury time and flung it in the air, narrowly missing…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice on Sunday as second-placed Borussia Dortmund benched captain Mats Hummels and returned to winning ways with a 4-1 win at home to VfB Stuttgart. Gabon striker Aubameyang made sure of his status as the Bundesliga’s top scorer with his 16th and 17th league goals in 14 games this season after Gonzalo Castro had headed Borussia into an early lead. Daniel Didavi pulled a goal back for strugglers Stuttgart with halftime approaching. But a Georg Niedermeier own-goal left the visitors 3-1 down before Aubameyang grabbed their superb fourth goal and his second to inflict a third straight…
Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez praised his players’ work rate despite another uninspiring display as they defeated Eibar 2-0 on Sunday to close to within six points of Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Gareth Bale’s first Madrid goal in three months just before halftime and Cristiano Ronaldo’s late penalty got Real back to winning ways a week after being humiliated 4-0 at home by Barca. And Benitez hinted that a lack of hard work may have been at the root of Madrid’s inferiority last weekend as he was quick to praise the difference in attitude of his players…
Jose Mourinho’s relationship with Costa came under renewed review after the Chelsea manager dropped the spanish striker for Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. The point left the reigning champions rolling in the bottom half of the table, while Tottenham — now unbeaten in 13 league games since the defeat against manchester united– were left frustrated after failing to take a chance to put pressure on the top four. But it was Mourinho’s decision to leave Costa on the bench, having clashed with the Spain international at half-time of the mid-week Champions League win away to…
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has said that the Premier League champions had produced their best performance of the campaign after they drew 0-0 at in-form Tottenham Hotspur today. Chelsea have had little to be happy about of late and although the result only moved them up to 14th place in the standings, Mourinho, who dropped out of form striker Diego Costa, was encouraged by what he saw. “It was the best Chelsea performance of the season, against a dangerous team,” said the Portuguese, who saw Eden Hazard impress in an unfamiliar role as a lone striker. “My players did everything…
Arsenal witnessed saw star player Alexis Sanchez and centre-back Laurent Koscielny taken off during Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Norwich City in the Premier League. The Gunners had hoped to go joint top with leaders Manchester City, but instead find themselves in fourth place, two points off the pace and also below Leicester City and Manchester United. And their chances of closing that gap will diminish should either player be ruled out long-term, with Chile forward Sanchez in particular an early contender for the league’s Player of the Season awards. The pair appear set to join an absentee list that already…
Liverpool earned their first Premier League home victory under manager Jurgen Klopp as James Milner’s penalty secured a 1-0 home win over struggling Swansea City on Sunday. Captain James Milner lifted his spot-kick into the top of the net with just under half an hour remaining after Neil Taylor handled Jordon Ibe’s cross. Striker Daniel Sturridge and captain Jordan Henderson made comebacks from injury as Klopp’s side laboured to a victory that sent them up to sixth place in the table. Sturridge, waylaid by a knee problem, made his first appearance since Klopp took charge last month, while midfielder Henderson,…
A clinical Gareth Bale header and a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty gave Real Madrid a much-needed 2-0 victory over Eibar in La Liga on Sunday, following their thrashing by leaders Barcelona last weekend, and put them six points behind the MSN led team. The Welshman scored his first goal since the end of August when he nodded in a Luka Modric cross two minutes before halftime against the small Basque club who have surprised this season and went into the game with one defeat from eight matches. Real were made to work hard against a battling Eibar but Ronaldo secured the…
Arsenal can now add Alexis Sanchez and Laurent Koscielny to ther injury list as they got a 1-1 draw at Norwich City on Sunday that prevented them drawing level with Premier League leaders Manchester City. Sanchez assisted Mesut Ozil for Arsenal’s 30th-minute opener at Carrow Road, but after Lewis Grabban had equalised just before halftime, the influential Chilean left the fray clutching his right hamstring. Centre-back Koscielny had already departed by that stage, having been replaced by Gabriel in the 11th minute, leaving Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with seven senior players on the sidelines. Arsenal ended the weekend two points…
Today, popular Nigerian businessman and comedian Ayo Makun and his wife, Mabel mark their 7 years wedding anniversary. The couple got married in 2008 at a star studded ceremony where Psquare, Ali Baba, Teju Babyface, Richard Mofe-Damijo and other superstars were all in attendance. In a special anniversary message to his wife and CEO of Midas Interiors, AY wrote, ‘You came into my life with a positive attitude, together we have made friends and family. Together we have shown love, together we have experienced the good, the bad and the ugly. Thanks for being there all this while. Thanks for…
Rita Ora has reportedly been enjoying secret dates with rapper Krept Johnson of Krept And Konan ‘Freak Of The Week’ hitmakers. The pair have been close friends for a while and collaborated together on her hit ‘Poison’ back in May. The ‘chemistry’ between the lovebirds may have led to romance with the ‘Freak Of The Week’ rapper. A source shared: ‘Rita is enjoying being single but there is certainly chemistry with Krept. They’ve known each other for a long time and get along really well’. Last week, Krept, who is one half of hip-hop duo Krept and Konan, was spotted…
Popular Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji is now a Vlogger. The 35 year old blogger who recently acquired a mansion in Banana Island, Lagos made her debut as a Vlogger today, November 27, 2015. In her first episode, she explains why she’s becoming a Vlogger and her plans to open her world more to her fans, help more women and share her experience.
She was barely 18 years when she got married to Nigeria’s football star, Kanu Nwankwo. Today, Amara Kanu is a 29-year-old mother of 3 (two boys and a girl), yet has an impressive body many would be love to be endowed with. Lucky Kanu.
Popular MTV Vj, Stephanie Coker turned 26 yesterday. Here are 10 quick facts about the beautiful television host. 1 She was born Stephanie Omowunmi Eniafe Coker on November 28, 1989. 2 She was born in Lagos but moved to London with her mum when she was barely one year old. 3 Her dad is a native of Badagry in Lagos while her mum hails from Abeokuta. 4 Her dream career as a child was to become a lawyer. 5 She studied Media and Communications at Brunel University in the UK. 6 In 2010, Stephanie won the MTV Find My Freedom…
Top Ghanaian actresses, Yvonne Nelson, Joselyn Dumas and Yvonne Okoro have been mentioned in the list of top Most Influential Women in the world. These actresses were mentioned alongside Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Melinda Gates, Emma Watson, Abike Dabiri and others. The list was put together by Richtopia.com using ‘an automatic algorithm based on social media influence. Richtopia.com takes into account various metrics from Twitter, Facebook, Wikipedia, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram to attain the list. Yvonne Nelson came up as number 113, Joselyn Dumas 179 and Yvonne Okoro 189 with Hillary Clinton and Oprah Winfrey placed as first…
27-year-old British boxer, Tyson Fury has created a new upset in the boxing world after beating reigning heavyweight champion, Wladimir Klitschko to emerge the WBA, IBF and WBO champion. Fury was absolutely furious in the ring as he set out to break the nine-year reign of Klitschko. The younger pugilist out boxed the Ukranian and was declared champion in an unanimous decision with a scorecard of 115-112, 115-112, 116-111. Wladimir Klitschko defeated Nigeria’s Samuel Peter in September 2010, to retain his hold on the three titles which has now ‘all’ been won by Fury.
Award-winning and popular filmmaker, Elvis Chucks is on set shooting a new TV series, ‘Happy Family’. The TV soap, which is being shot in Lagos, tells the story of the challenges in upholding a happy family against all odds, living together as one, and appreciating the moral and values of a good family. Starring Liz Benson, Alex Usifo, Ik Ogbonna, Helen Paul, Gbenro Ajibade among others, ‘Happy Family’ is being produced and directed by Elvis Chucks. The making of the soapie according to Elvis will be concluded next weekend and will be premiered in the coming weeks. ‘The filming would…
All is ready for the first edition of PhynoFest as Nigerian rapper, Phyno shuts down Nigeria’s South Eastern commercial capital of Onitsha. PhynoFest, which comes up at the Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium in Anambra state, will see an array of superstars turn up of top Nigerian music acts who are geared to entertain their fans…. Those who turn up for the concert are set to be treated to a first class dose of electrifying performances from the likes of Flavour, Burna Boy, Chidinma, Runtown, Timaya, Illbliss, Mr Raw amongst others. 5Star Music acts, Kcee, Harrysong and Skiibii are also on the…
Hello’ singer, Adele continues her winning streak as her new album, 25 has set a brand new crazy record. The album has sold 3.38 million copies in in the US alone in its first week. According to Nielsen Music which has focused on tracking record sales since 1991, Adele’s 25 has sold the record copies as at Thursday, November 26, 2015 making the album the first to cross the 3million mark in just one week. 25, which is Adele’s third record after 19 (2008) and 21 (2011), has also been described as the biggest album of 2015 after surpassing Taylor…